Delaware Libel Law

Vincent Ramunno v. MBNA Corp. and Gannett Co Inc., et al.

Libel claim against Defandant for calling Ramunno a "land speculator" and owner of "poorly maintained" rowhouses in an open letter Cawley wrote to the mayor and city council of Wilmington. Ramunno, an attorney for 30 years and a millionaire housing developer, told Reuters that he neither sought nor received any money in the settlement. The Gannett newspaper group owns 87 daily newspapers with... More...

$610000 (04-13-1998 - DE)

Dr. Margo Kanaga v. Gannett Company d/b/a News Journal and Pamela Kane

Libel - Plaintiff, a physician, claimed that defendants libeled her in printing allegations of professional misconduct. Wilmington businesswoman Pamela Kane gave a copy of a complaint filed by her with the New Castle County Medical Society. The complaint formed the basis for the article which was published by the News Journal. The complaint alleged that Dr. Kanaga had committed a serious breac... More...

$3002000 (01-23-1998 - DE)